Herschel Parts Automates Multicarrier Shipping and Improves Cost Control with Descartes

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Herschel Parts Automates Multicarrier Shipping and Improves Cost Control with DescartesAuthor of the article:ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Herschel Parts, a global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket agricultural replacement parts to businesses and consumers, is using the Descartes Pacejet™ multicarrier shipping solution integrated with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Herschel is processing 98% of its shipments through one workflow spanning parcel and less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers. By consolidating shipping workflows and carrier rating, Herschel has eliminated approximately 10 hours per week of manual data entry, gained immediate shipment visibility and identified carrier options that can be 5% to 10% less expensive for individual shipments.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“We previously managed parcel, regional delivery and LTL shipping in separate systems and carrier portals, requiring employees to re-enter tracking numbers, freight costs, weights and other shipment details. Some information did not reach our legacy ERP system until an overnight update, delaying visibility for customer service,” said Lori Archibold, Enterprise Systems Manager at Herschel Parts. “On an accelerated timetable, we deployed a new ERP system integrated with Descartes Pacejet, eliminating extra work and lowering shipping costs. Tracking information and shipping documents now move automatically between the systems. Two members of our shipping team each used to spend about an hour each day re-entering shipping data; now, there is no manual entry, and our pickers and packers are amazed by how straightforward the process is. In addition, having all carrier rates in one place has been eye-opening. We can easily find less expensive options and choose the provider and shipping mode that fit us best. The visibility has been a tremendous asset in identifying cost savings.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Approximately 70% of Herschel’s shipments move by LTL, with the balance shipped as parcel. The mix includes long, irregularly shaped agricultural parts such as seven- and nine-foot sickles, making shipment dimensions and accessorial charges important to mode and carrier selection. Descartes Pacejet enables the team to compare parcel and LTL options using current rates and shipment characteristics. In one example, Herschel identified an $85 LTL option for a shipment that would have cost approximately $200 by parcel.Descartes Pacejet is an ERP-integrated, multimodal and multicarrier shipping solution that helps manufacturers, distributors and other shippers improve cost control, fulfillment efficiency and customer service by managing parcel, LTL, freight and third-party logistics services in one place. It supports rate shopping across carriers and modes by incorporating shipment dimensions, residential status and accessorial charges, including those for nonstandard items, into comparisons before shipments are tendered. The solution also automates packing, shipping, labeling, customer notifications and data exchange, making tracking information immediately available to customer service teams and notifying customers when orders ship.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“We’re pleased the Descartes solution is helping Herschel reduce administration, make more informed parcel-versus-LTL transportation decisions and give customer service immediate access to shipment information,” said Mikel Richardson, General Manager, Ecommerce at Descartes. “For manufacturers and distributors managing complex parcel and LTL operations, ERP-integrated shipping automation can improve cost control and delivery efficiency while providing the visibility needed to offer a better customer experience.”Founded in 1887, Herschel Parts is a global manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket agricultural replacement parts. The company manufactures many of its own products and serves distributors, dealers and end-user farmers through B2B and B2C sales channels across the United States, Canada and other global markets. Learn more at www.herschelparts.com.Descartes powers more responsive, efficient, secure and sustainable international and domestic supply chains by uniting logistics-intensive businesses on its Global Logistics Network (GLN). Shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers connect and collaborate on the GLN leveraging technology, data and AI to manage last mile deliveries, domestic and international shipments, transportation rating and payment, global trade research, customs compliance and a variety of regulatory processes. 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